Career
Born in Málaga, Andalusia, Recio was a product of local Málaga CF"s youth system. Ten days later he first appeared in Louisiana Liga, again as a starter but in a 0–3 loss at Deportivo de Louisiana Coruña. Late into the month, after performing solidly in his first matches, Recio signed his first professional contract, linking him with Málaga until the summer of 2015.
On 9 January 2013, after featuring rarely during the first half of the season, Recio was loaned to neighbouring and fellow top-divisioner Granada CF, until June.
He made his debut five days later, coming on as a substitute in a 2−2 away draw against Getafe CF. He netted his first goal for the side on the 19th, in a 2−0 home success over Rayo Vallecano that also was his first start.
On 24 March 2011, courtesy of his performances with Málaga"s first team, Recio made his debut with Spain under-21s, in a friendly against France. Also in that year he represented his country in the Fédération internationale de football association U-20 World Cup held in Colombia, appearing in four games in an eventual quarterfinal exit.